Ageing Well - Keep Active in Older Age
What is Ageing Well?
Edinburgh Leisure and NHS Lothian's Ageing Well Project offers subsidised city-wide activities that encourage active living and socialisation for older adults.
Ageing Well Activities
Our Ageing Well activities are led or supported by trained older adult volunteers and cater to diverse interests and abilities.
| Activity | Location | Day & Time | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allotment | Leith Links *Allotments next to St. Mary’s Primary School | Wednesdays 12.00pm - 2.00pm | Click here for information |
Board Games | Meadowbank Sports Centre Café | Wednesdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Click here for information |
| Buddy Swimming | Various Locations | Monday - Thursday | Click here to access our Buddy Swimming programme |
| Camera Group | Meadowbank Sports Centre *(Every 2nd Friday the group is out and about at various locations taking photographs) | Fridays 10.00am - 12.00pm | Click here for our Photo Blog Click here for information |
| Chair-based Exercise | Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre | Fridays 10.45am | Click here for information |
| Cycle Skills | Level 1 - Saughton Sports Complex Level 2 - Various locations on the Edinburgh cycle path network | Seeking new participants. This years courses start on Monday 4th March and 15th July 2024. Get in touch to book your space. | Click here for information |
| Dancing | Newhaven Church Hall | Thursdays 10.00am - 11.00am | Click here for information |
| Nordic Walking | Various Locations | Seeking new participants. Contact us to join a course. | Click here for information |
| Singing | Christ Church, Morningside | Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.00pm | Click here for information |
| Walking | Various locations | Monday – Friday Mornings and afternoons | Click here to access our walking programme and walking guide |
Donating to Ageing Well
Ageing Well project supports over 400 older adults in Edinburgh to stay active each week. However, it heavily relies on external funding and donations. To help more older adults, you can donate online. Learn more below:
Ageing Well Volunteer Opportunities
Our programme relies on volunteers - older adults who give one or two hours a week to help others stay active. Volunteers feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally, and manage stress better.
In 2018, we won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, this award reflects the positive difference our volunteers make to the lives of our participants.
We offer training and have a range of volunteer opportunities available.
Click here to join our team and keep Edinburgh moving.
Contact Us
For more info on Ageing Well activities or volunteering opportunities, contact our Active Communities team below:
For more info on Ageing Well activities or volunteering opportunities, contact our Active Communities team below: